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Fold and Paint

Folding and Symmetry

Day 131of 180
Week 27of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the concept of symmetry through painting

2

Practice folding paper and creating mirror images

3

Develop fine motor skills through art exploration

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 139:14

“I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.”

— Psalm 139:14 (WEB)

Just as our painting creates a perfect mirror image, God creates each person uniquely and symmetrically

📦 Materials Needed

  • White paper
  • Washable tempera paint
  • Paint brushes
  • Wet wipes
  • Smock or old shirt
  • Plastic tablecloth
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Let's talk about how things can look the same on both sides.

💭 Review Question: Remember how we blew paint around yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll make magic with folding and painting!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Fold paper in half carefully
  • Put paint on one side
  • Press paper closed and open to see the surprise!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think will happen when we fold the paper?
  • Can you see how both sides look the same?
3Activity: Symmetry Painting (8 min)
hands-on

Create beautiful mirror paintings by folding paper

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold white paper in half
  2. Open paper flat
  3. Put small blobs of paint on one side
  4. Fold paper and press gently
  5. Open to see the magic!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer paint colors

Challenge: Try creating specific shapes with paint placement

4Closing (3 min)

Look at our beautiful symmetrical paintings!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What happened when we folded the paper?
  • Do both sides look the same?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make butterfly wings using the same technique!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Symmetry is a key early math and art concept

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use washable paint
  • Dress child in old clothes
  • Supervise paint application
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might have trouble folding paper evenly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about creating mirror images

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take photos of artwork for BibleMouse portfolio
  • Discuss how God makes everything perfectly

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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